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Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

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About

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne ward is situated on the western side of the city, primarily encompassing residential neighbourhoods that climb from the River Allen valley. The area includes the communities of Trehaverne and Highertown, characterised by a mix of housing types and local convenience services. Its western boundary is largely defined by the A390 road, which connects to other parts of Cornwall.

The ward is home to Truro College, a significant further education institution whose campus is a notable local feature. Green spaces like Moresk Recreation Ground provide recreational areas for residents. The landscape is gently rolling, with some properties offering views across the city towards Truro Cathedral, which lies outside the ward's boundary to the east.

Area overview

On average Truro Moresk & Trehaverne has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 204 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne is £52,608 per year. There are 4 schools in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Truro Moresk & Trehaverne is home to around 6,520 people, with a population density of about 2,165.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
204
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Truro Moresk & Trehaverne Population
6,520
Population density
2,165.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.49(+250%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.92(+403%)
Shoplifting
42.18(+532%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.46(+291%)
Public order
20.86(+217%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,888
90.31%
Other White
192
2.94%
Other
62
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.78%
Chinese
47
0.72%
Total population: 6,520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,197
38.92%
No qualifications
917
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
902
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
701
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
505
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 5,645

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,273
39.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
19.33%
Owns with a mortgage
622
19.3%
Social rents from council
367
11.39%
Other social rented
219
6.79%
Total households: 3,223

Property prices in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £263,250 in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Truro Moresk & Trehaverne in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£495,000
Flats24£186,250
Semi-Detached8£325,475
Terraced41£260,000

10 years median price trend in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.